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So here is a preview. I ended up switching frames. I originally ordered the black and white one, the "Rocket Red" one came by mistake. Last year one of our designers made this "Americana" sticker kit for the black and white one, and I really liked it. I had an opportunity to switch frames so I did. I'm going to put some fresh tires on it, and get some nice pics outside, plus I am working on some lightening projects for it as well. The paint was -20g, but the decals likely added that back on. I also switched to a 2016 S-Works Toupe saddle in "Team Red", and switched to "Metallic Blue" Fizik bartape. The 2016 S-Works Toupe is the most comfortable saddle I've ever found, and we quit making the 130mm one in 2017. I've always loved that bartape too, and I used it on my old USPS Trek I used to have. The two items round out the new look well.

I have some time in the next few weeks I will be able to dedicate to these projects. So I'll try to get some progress going. I just spent a bit of time working on the Garmin mount. That is going to be my first priority, just because it should be easy to knock out. A 31g Garmin mount is somewhat ridiculous. I definitely think I can improve upon the brakes as well.

Nefarious86 wrote:Regularly see builds online with it under the garmin mount and think WTF.. under the bb is ace.

I've put in one of the new bar-end junctions and that seems like the way to go... the carbon BB pod for the junction box is a bit heavier than the thin plastic plate that replaces it for mechanical builds... I can now use the plastic plate, which also is surely more aero because its flush..

OP, did you ever check with an expert on whether it was safe to use the two titanium M8's for stem plate bolts?I bought a pretty nice pair off eBay that fit right in without machining the heads.....but after I pulled the first factory steel bolt I looked at it under good light and inside the hex it's marked as a 12.9 bolt. Which is a LOT stronger than titanium, and I can't help but figure Specialized had a reason for going with an unusually high-strength bolt grade there....

ProfessorChaos wrote:I don't think there is a way to do that currently, but I'll see what kind of solution I can come up with for you tomorrow when I get to work.

Thanks again!

James,

I sent you a PM, maybe you didn't get it being a new member. I need your email info. I made a contact in your region willing to help get you the stem you need. There apparently aren't any in your region, but there is a way we can get one from the US inventory to you. Send me an email @ bart.anatra@specialized.com

Bart, just want to let you know I have received and installed my new stem. Thanks again for your assistance!